2008 BMW 120 vs. 2002 Seat Leon
To start off, 2008 BMW 120 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Seat Leon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Seat Leon would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Seat Leon (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2008 BMW 120. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Seat Leon weights approximately 61 kg more than 2008 BMW 120. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Seat Leon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 120. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Seat Leon will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2002 Seat Leon (235 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 120 | 2002 Seat Leon | |
Make | BMW | Seat |
Model | 120 | Leon |
Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 213 km/hour | 224 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 7.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1396 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 62 L |